Hydropower Mechanical Lead Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Hydropower team across the U.S. This role leads mechanical balance-of-plant upgrades at existing hydro facilities and supports new pumped storage feasibility studies.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary group to design, specify, and implement mechanical systems, coordinating schedules, budgets, and client relationships. The position emphasizes leadership, project management, and hands-on support from design through field deployment, with

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project execution experience in the Power Market Sector.
• Experience as Project Lead Engineer in Mechanical Engineering.
• Design and installation of mechanical system upgrades for hydro facilities.
• Experience with hydroelectric generating station mechanical equipment.
• Ability to perform feasibility studies for pumped storage facilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Experience with NavisWorks, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Revit and related tools.
• Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical balance-of-plant upgrade projects at hydro facilities.
• Develop design work including schematics, P&IDs, layouts, and calculations.
• Prepare equipment specifications and bid evaluations.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and project milestones.
• Support field work, site visits, and commissioning activities.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and budgeting discussions.

Skills

NavisWorks

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Revit

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

PLS CAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Hydropower team across the U.S. This role leads mechanical balance-of-plant upgrades at existing hydro facilities and supports new pumped storage feasibility studies.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary group to design, specify, and implement mechanical systems, coordinating schedules, budgets, and client relationships. The position emphasizes leadership, project management, and hands-on support from design through field deployment, with